Sturomedica
Sturomedica is a privately held Polish medical device distributor that exclusively distributes Cortmed International ostomy products and Curan Medical hydrophilic catheters and urine collection bags throughout Poland, selling to ostomy and urological patients via e-commerce, a Warsaw retail store, and a downstream distributor network.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded-
- HeadquartersNadarzyn, Poland
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Sturomedica does
Sturomedica D. Radzikowska Sp.k. (trading as Sturomedica) is a privately held Polish medical device distributor specializing in ostomy and urology care products, headquartered in Nadarzyn (Mazowieckie) with a physical retail store in Warsaw. The company operates as the exclusive distributor for the entire Polish territory of Cortmed International (Ireland) and Curan Medical B.V. (Netherlands), and carries complementary lines from 3M, EmergoPharm, and Biovena Health. Its product portfolio is organized into two main categories: ostomy supplies under the Aurega brand (closed bags, drainable bags, urostomy bags, pediatric/neonatal bags, Convex Light and Convex Soft baseplates, and accessories including StomaFix belts, sealing rings, and skin barriers) and urology supplies comprising Curan hydrophilic intermittent catheters (Curan Lady, Curan Man, Curan Advantage with Blue Grip touch-free technology) and Larena urine collection bags (350ml–1500ml leg bags and 2000ml 24-hour drainage bags with Lever-Tap and T-Tap valves).
The company's technology positioning centers on the proprietary features of its distributed product lines rather than on in-house R&D — including Aurega hydrocolloid adhesives for skin-friendly stoma adhesion, double-layer silicone anti-slip strips on Larena leg bags, foam-based convex baseplates, and the Blue Grip silicone guide on Curan Advantage catheters for touch-free catheterization. These are differentiated through domain specialization and ease-of-use innovations rather than software or data-driven IP.
Sturomedica's business model is hardware sales via three channels: direct-to-patient e-commerce on sturomedica.pl, walk-in retail at its Warsaw store, and wholesale supply to other Polish medical distributors. Customer acquisition is driven by healthcare professional referrals (urologists, ostomy nurses, hospitals) and patient-facing educational content. Products are covered under Poland's national health insurance (NFZ) refund system. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and distributor pricing requires portal login. The company employs 5 people, operates only within Poland, and shows no evidence of external institutional investment.
Sturomedica firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Sturomedica
- Legal name
- Sturomedica D. Radzikowska Sp.k.
- Website
- https://sturomedica.pl
- Company type
- Private
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Sturomedica is a privately held Polish medical device distributor that exclusively distributes Cortmed International ostomy products and Curan Medical hydrophilic catheters and urine collection bags throughout Poland, selling to ostomy and urological patients via e-commerce, a Warsaw retail store, and a downstream distributor network.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Sturomedica industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Medical Device Distribution
- NAICS
- Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391)
- SIC
- Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Single-Use Medical Disposables & Procedure Kits (Drapes, Tubing, Catheters, Syringes, Custom Packs) (HLAHANAG)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Medical Supplies & Consumables Wholesale (Non-Device) (CRAOAHAE)
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Where Sturomedica is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Nadarzyn
- HQ country
- Poland
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Sturomedica business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Medical Device Distribution: Sturomedica is an exclusive distributor of medical devices for ostomy and urological patients. The company generates revenue through the distribution and sale of ostomy bags, urological products, and accessories to patients, healthcare providers, and distributors across Poland. The company also operates its own medical retail store.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels3 records
Sturomedica product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Sturomedica is the exclusive Polish distributor of medical devices for ostomy and urological patients. The company distributes the Aurega ostomy product line (manufactured by Ireland's Cortmed International) and the Curan hydrophilic catheter and Larena urine collection bag lines (manufactured by the Netherlands' Curan Medical B.V.) across Poland, alongside complementary accessories from 3M and other suppliers.
Product overview
Sturomedica is a Polish medical device distributor specializing in ostomy and urology products. The product portfolio is organized into two main categories: (1) Ostomy supplies under the Aurega brand (by Cortmed International) including one-piece and two-piece systems with closed bags, drainable bags, urostomy bags, and pediatric/neonatal variants, plus supporting baseplates and accessories; and (2) Urology supplies including Curan hydrophilic catheters (Curan, Curan Advantage lines for men and women) and Larena urine collection bags (leg bags in 350ml-1500ml sizes and 24-hour 2000ml bags) with accessories. Sturomedica is the exclusive distributor of Cortmed International (Ireland) and Curan Medical B.V. (Netherlands) products in Poland.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Aurega 1 Closed Bags (Worki zamknięte Aurega 1) One-piece closed ostomy bags for colostomy management, available in standard, extra, and convex variants (Light and Soft) for different stoma types, with active carbon filters for gas filtration and odor control.
- Aurega 1 and 2 Drainable Bags (Worki otwarte) One-piece and two-piece drainable ostomy bags for ileostomy and colostomy, available in standard, extra, maxi, and convex variants, featuring Velcro closure and active carbon filters.
- Aurega Urostomy Bags (Worki urostomijne Aurega) One-piece and two-piece urostomy bags for urinary diversion, featuring dual-chamber construction with anti-reflux valves, silicone valves for easy emptying, and convex variants for problematic stomas.
- Aurega Pediatric Bags (Worki pediatryczne Aurega) Pediatric and neonatal ostomy bags with smaller flange sizes (7cm neonatal, 9cm pediatric) for infants and children, including urostomy variants.
- Aurega 2 Baseplates (Płytki stomijne Aurega 2) Two-piece ostomy baseplates in standard, Convex Light (thin elastic), and Convex Soft (foam-based flexible) variants for use with Aurega 2 bags, featuring a unique collar system for pain-free bag connection.
- Curan Hydrophilic Catheters (Cewniki hydrofilowe Curan) Hydrophilic intermittent catheters for self-catheterization including Curan Lady (compact 12cm), Curan Man (15cm folded), Curan Advantage Lady (water-activated), and Curan Advantage Man with Blue Grip handle and 2-layer hydrophilic coating.
- Larena Leg Urine Collection Bags (Worki do zbiórki moczu na nogę) Leg urine collection bags in 350ml, 500ml (3-chamber), 750ml (3-chamber), and 1500ml capacities with smooth anti-kink tubing, anti-reflux valve, Lever-Tap valve, and fleece lining.
- Larena 2000ml 24-Hour Drainage Bags (Worki do dobowej zbiórki moczu) Large capacity 2000ml drainage bags for bed-side or overnight urine collection with smooth 90cm or 140cm tubing, anti-reflux valve, enlarged T-Tap valve, and hanger holes for bed frame attachment.
Companies that use Sturomedica
Customer profileSegments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Sturomedica technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
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- Has API
- No
- API docs
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App detail
Feature8 records
Sturomedica partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Cortmed International Ltd.coreSturomedica is the exclusive distributor of Cortmed International Ltd. (Ireland) products throughout Poland. Cortmed manufactures the Aurega ostomy product line including one-piece and two-piece ostomy bags, convex baseplates, urostomy bags, pediatric bags, and ostomy accessories. This is Sturomedica's primary product line.
- Curan Medical B.V.coreSturomedica is the exclusive distributor of Curan Medical B.V. (Netherlands) products throughout Poland. Curan Medical manufactures hydrophilic catheters (Curan Man, Curan Lady, Curan Advantage) and urine collection bags for the Polish market.
- EmergoPharm Sp. z o.o. Sp.k.minorEmergoPharm is the manufacturer of StickOff Spray (50 ml), a medical device distributed by Sturomedica. StickOff is a silicone-based spray for painless removal of ostomy adhesives and other self-adhesive dressings.
- Biovena Health Sp. z o.o.minorBiovena Health is the manufacturer of Anusir Clean, a specialist foam for cleaning the peristomal area and anal region, distributed by Sturomedica. The product contains botanical extracts (calendula, plantain, arnica) and is designed for daily hygiene of stoma patients.
Scale indicators1 record
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights3 records
Sturomedica competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- ConvaTec: Major ostomy and advanced wound care manufacturer with direct presence in Poland. Directly competes in the same ostomy bag and accessory categories that Sturomedica distributes.
- Coloplast: Global leader in ostomy and continence care with a direct Polish subsidiary. Competes head-to-head with Sturomedica's Aurega and Curan lines across the same patient populations and product categories in Poland.
- B. Braun: German medical device manufacturer with a significant urology and ostomy portfolio and a Polish operating subsidiary. Direct competitor in intermittent catheters and urology collection bags sold by Sturomedica.
- Welland Medical: UK-based ostomy product manufacturer selling into European markets. Overlaps with Sturomedica's Aurega ostomy portfolio and pursues similar exclusive distribution arrangements in various countries.
- Salts Healthcare: UK-manufactured ostomy and continence brand sold across Europe. Comparable specialty position to Cortmed/Curan and would compete with Sturomedica if entering Poland directly.
- Hollister Incorporated: U.S. ostomy and continence care manufacturer with established Polish distribution. Competes directly with Aurega ostomy and Curan catheter offerings across the same clinical and patient segments.
Broad incumbents
- Mölnlycke Health Care: Global wound care and surgical solutions company with a Polish commercial presence. Adjacent competitor in the broader medical disposables space where Sturomedica's ostomy accessories compete.
Regional players
- Mercator Medical: Listed Polish medical device company with distribution and manufacturing operations in Poland. Operates in the same healthcare distribution ecosystem and serves overlapping channels (pharmacies, hospitals, distributors).
- TZMO: Major Polish medical and hygiene products manufacturer (Seni, Matopat brands). Operates in Poland with broad medical product distribution and competes for shelf space and channels in adjacent categories.
- Paul Hartmann Polska: German medical company's Polish arm distributing wound care, incontinence, and surgical consumables. Comparable scale and channel footprint in Polish medical distribution.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Investors
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Sturomedica M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Sturomedica
What does Sturomedica do?
Sturomedica is the exclusive Polish distributor of medical devices for ostomy and urological patients. The company distributes the Aurega ostomy product line (manufactured by Ireland's Cortmed International) and the Curan hydrophilic catheter and Larena urine collection bag lines (manufactured by the Netherlands' Curan Medical B.V.) across Poland, alongside complementary accessories from 3M and other suppliers.
Is Sturomedica a public or private company?
Sturomedica is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Sturomedica founded?
Sturomedica was founded in -1. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Sturomedica based?
Sturomedica is headquartered in Nadarzyn, Poland, in the Europe region.
How does Sturomedica make money?
One revenue line is on record: medical Device Distribution.
Who are Sturomedica's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are ConvaTec, Coloplast, B. Braun, Welland Medical, Salts Healthcare and Hollister Incorporated. Mölnlycke Health Care is listed as a broad incumbent. Regional players are Mercator Medical, TZMO and Paul Hartmann Polska.
Does Sturomedica have an API?
No public API is recorded for Sturomedica.
What industry is Sturomedica in?
Sturomedica's product category is Medical Device Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLAHANAG, Single-Use Medical Disposables & Procedure Kits (Drapes, Tubing, Catheters, Syringes, Custom Packs), with a secondary code of CRAOAHAE, Medical Supplies & Consumables Wholesale (Non-Device). Its NAICS code is 3391 and its SIC code is 5047.